Posts Tagged ‘before and after school care’
Learning Opportunities Outside of School
At Just For Kids in Chicago, we offer more to your children than just early childhood education and after school programs. Our center uses an old church, allowing us to offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for children in Chicago. In today’s post, learn more about some of our enriching programs, and contact our…
Read MoreBoredom and Your Children
How many times have you heard your child say “I’m bored”? Sometimes, being bored is a good thing. But other times — especially when your children are spending more time cooped up inside — boredom can be, well, boring. At Just For Kids in Chicago, we know that a certain amount of boredom can be…
Read More6 Benefits of an After School Program
Parents always want the best for their children, especially when it comes to after school care. But there are other components that go into that decision. Is your child spending their after school time productively? Are they involved in any extracurricular activities or sports? There are also other things you want to consider about your…
Read MoreThe Importance Of Positive Adult Role Models
As parents, we want our children to grow up to be “good people” as they enter adulthood. But how does a child learn how to be a good person? How do they learn how to treat others, how to handle conflict, how to listen, and how to be – or not be – successful? From…
Read MoreHow After School Care Can Set Your Kid Up For Success
More and more parents are turning to after school child care than ever before. More families have two working parents, or separated couples are experiencing the challenges of being a working single parent. While many jobs keep parents busy until 5:00 or 6:00 p.m., most schools dismiss kids around 3:00, sometimes even earlier. So what…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Start Looking For After School Care For Fall
Chicago Public Schools projected 2017-2018 school year start date is September 5, the day after Labor Day. While specific schools may start earlier or later, it is clear to see that the end of summertime fun will be here before we know it. That means it is time to start lining up after school care…
Read MoreWhen You’re Part Of Our After School Programs, You’re Family
Chicago is a big city, and here at Just For Kids LLC, we realize that you have many different options when it comes to after school programs for your kids. Parents who are looking for before and after school care for their kids often ask us what makes Just For Kids different from all the…
Read MoreThe Important Connection Between After School Care And Your Child’s Health
What’s the first thing most kids want when they get home from school? Something to eat. After a long day of learning and playing, those little bellies are empty and screaming for something to fill them up. If allowed to choose their own after-school snack, kids are likely to opt for “junk foods” like cookies,…
Read MoreHillary Clinton’s Agenda For Improving Child Care In America
Election season is in full swing here in America, with politics dominating the news and social media platforms. While there are many issues at the forefront of the public’s mind, one that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough is child care, including after school care. Some Shocking Statistics About After School Care Here are some…
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